Award-winning pet accessory company, Dogrobes has announced today that they have signed major contracts with two new distributors which should help to see sales of their popular range of dog drying coats soar even more this year.

Dogrobes will now be distributed by the UK arm of Orvis, an American family-owned retail and mail-order business specialising in high-end fly fishing, hunting and sporting goods as well as pet accessories and treats for dogs.

Dogrobes second contract is with family business and wholesaler, IMS Europe which was set up in 1992 to sell to the Healthcare Sector in countries outside the UK but is now also specialising in the distribution of products to the veterinary sector. This will see Dogrobes being used more in a clinical environment to dry dogs and also being sold in veterinary practices throughout the UK and overseas.

Dogrobes is based in Fochabers, Scotland and owned by Margaret Reynolds, a former marketing and events manager. When she became an empty nester and seeing the business potential in Dogrobes, Margaret decided to take over the company when the founder retired.

Since taking over the business, Margaret has gone on to win the Moray Business Women - Most Enterprising Business Award which also put her through to the Association of Scottish Business Women Annual Awards entering in the same category which she won two years ago. Dogrobes also won K9 magazine’s Best New Design to a Pet Essential for their Tartan Dogrobe 2017 then in 2018 won again for the Camouflage range.  Dogrobes are now sold in over 70 UK stockists and are exported to Europe, the USA and Canada, as well as Australia and New Zealand.

Margaret explains the uniqueness of Dogrobes,

“Dogrobes dry dogs quickly in around 30 minutes, depending on the breed of dog. They are made from an innovative fabric, which has longer loops on the inside. No one else has the rights to this fabric within the pet market. The longer loops create a greater area for absorbing the moisture from the dog’s coat and trap the dog’s body heat to dry the dog quickly. There is NO Velcro, which spooks some dogs and gets clogged up with dog hair and debris during everyday use and it’s a nightmare to launder too! The ties mean a perfect fit every time. Dogrobes are so easy to fit. Straight over the dog’s head, cross over the ties underneath and tie in a single loop to the side of the spine. Dogs love them because they are so lightweight – even dogs who don’t like wearing jackets.

“We are VERY proud that we’re MADE in Britain.  We have 2 larger manufacturers and 2 other smaller manufacturers who are all based in Scotland. We also use a team of talented and up and coming designers to design our Exclusive Collection.”

The company also offer a range of complementary dog accessories to go with the Dogrobes including snoods to dry the dog’s head, neck and ears.

Margaret concludes,

“Dogrobes are the perfect items for retailers to stock. As well as being practical they also make the perfect gift for any dog owner. With the summer holidays on the horizon they are a great pet accessory to take with you for those days on the beach, picnics and any long walk out in the countryside. They also help to keep your car clean from wet, muddy shake off.

“Dogs love their Dogrobes and we’re often told stories from customers about dogs sitting with their heads up waiting for the Dogrobe to go on!”

For further information on Dogrobes visit: www.dogrobes.co.uk